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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Plan for Barrow

10 February 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Alex Norris Lab Co-op Nottingham North and Kimberley

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government appoints Dr Simon Case as Chair of the Barrow Delivery Board.
  • The Barrow Transformation Fund amounts to 200 million.
  • The Barrow Delivery Board includes representatives from MHCLG and MOD.

Issue summary

This statement discusses the UK government's commitment to supporting Barrow-in-Furness in its role within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

Action requested

The Government is announcing the appointment of Dr Simon Case as Chair of the Barrow Delivery Board, a key role in overseeing the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund and delivering the Plan for Barrow. The Board will include representatives from MHCLG and MOD to ensure local leadership and community benefit.

Key facts

  • BAE Systems’ Barrow shipyard is the only UK facility with infrastructure, site licence, and resources to design and build nuclear submarines.
  • £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund supports long-term investment in Barrow’s people.
  • Dr Simon Case appointed as Chair of the Barrow Delivery Board.
  • Dr Simon Case was previously Cabinet Secretary and Head of the UK Civil Service.
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